Responsible for facilitating patient transfer and/or transportation to alternative care settings i.e., Extended Care Facilities (ECF's), home, home with ongoing therapy, based on referral from Social Worker, Case Manager or Patient Logistic Practitioner (PLP). Coordinates the referral and transfer of patients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs. Demonstrates unit/ area designated competencies
What the Discharge Planning Assistant will need:
Minimum: High School diploma required or equivalent and one year of specialized training including medical.Minimum: One or two years related experience.Required: at least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital or similar level of care, preferred 2+ yearsInterpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with Social Work/ Case Managers/ PLP department staff, and external agencies when gathering and exchanging appropriate patient information.Analytical skills necessary to gather and document patient clinical status and to facilitate transfer of patient.Organizational skills in order to assess urgency and complexity of referral and to facilitate appropriate and timely patient transfer.Ability to facilitate and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and connect them to resources when needs are identified during social influencers of health screeningsWhat the Discharge Planning Assistant will do:
Complete social influencers of health screenings and provide community resources to patients as needed.Facilitates referrals to community agencies as directed by Social Worker/Case Manager/ PLP arranging transfer and /or transportation of patients to ECF's or home care settings with external agencies i.e., ECF, ambulance, wheelchair van. Collaborates with Social Worker/ Case Manager/ PLP to facilitate appropriate placement of patients to ECF's based on data obtained via Social Worker/ Case Manager/ PLP patient medical record, PCIS, i.e., medical needs, reimbursement sources, patient/ family choices.Assist with discharge planning activities as directed by Nurse Case Managers and Social WorkersDevelops strong working relationships with various community agencies in order to promote expedient transfers.Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.